The Companion Love Trap: A Fake Dating Vacation Rom-Com

Chapter 17

When I first realized therewas only one bed between the three of us, I assumed it would play out much differently than it had—especially me being me. I liked sex and didn’t shy away from it.

So offer me the opportunity to wake up between two gorgeous men with their dicks hard against my back, and I visualized morning blow jobs, cowgirl rides, and maybe even a trip to the Eiffel Tower as my wake-up call protocol.

What I did not expect was to wake up alone, the bed empty, and not a dick in sight. It really wasn’t the one-bed scenario I’d envisioned.

Even worse… I’d somehow been forced to endure the parts of fucking I usually avoided by making like a tree and leaving after the bump and grind.

I didn’t cuddle.

I didn’t sleep over.

And I most definitely didn’t do the morning after breakfast.

Except now, apparently, I did all of that. I had all the parts of being in a relationship I hated without the fun of getting stuffed with a cock bit.

Lame. I wanted a refund.

“Why are you pouting, Meu Tudo?” Cruz asked, taking a bite of his pancake.

“She’s been mumbling about cuddling being the detriment to America’s sex drive,” Jace added, smirking around his cup of coffee.

“Tell me I’m wrong. I’ve done more cuddling in the past three days than I have fucked. And the only difference between then and now… cuddling. Point made.”

I dropped my hands like I’d just set off a bomb. The guys snickered, shaking their heads at me. Kieran’s cheeks flushed, and he cleared his throat as he played with his fork.

“I was wondering if you’d want to spend the day with me, Everly.”

“Oh. Um. Yes, I’d love to. What would you like to do?” I asked, suddenly feeling excited and dancing in my seat.

“You mentioned you were interested in snorkeling, so I thought we could do that if you were still willing.

“Yes. Absolutely!” I bounced a little more.

“Perfect. Can you be ready in twenty?”

Freezing, I realized then that Kieran wasn’t dressed in his usual suit but a soft tee and board shorts. His freckles were on display, and his soft hair was light against his legs and arms. How did he look just as delicious in this as he did in a suit? So not fair.

My body buzzed excitedly as the thought of doing something new and spending the day with Kieran raced through me, each one battling for dominance. I quickly ate the rest of my breakfast and ran back to the cabin so I could change.

Okay, it was a fast walk.

Running led to chaffing and I hadn’t applied my cream yet.

Lathering myself in sunscreen first, I wiggled into a comfortable and bright two-piece swimsuit and covered it with a strapless butterfly romper. Sliding my feet into a pair of sandals, I tossed everything I might need into my straw bag, pulled on my sunglasses, and rushed out the door.

“Have fun, Firecracker. And be gentle with him. He’s not as tough as he appears,” Jace whispered, kissing me on the cheek. He’d been waiting for me outside the door.

Nodding, I squeezed his hand and rushed to meet Kieran, who was waiting for me at the front of the boat. He smiled when I neared, and the butterflies from my romper came to life, soaring in my heart. I didn’t know how I’d missed it, but Kieran was far more dangerous than Cruz or Jace.

With them, I expected their sexual swagger and knew how to handle it, keeping them on their toes just as much as they gave. Kieran, on the other hand, was a total surprise. His quiet energy snuck up on you, overtaking you before you knew what was happening. Add in the soul connection we had with our music, and he had an unfair advantage of taking up residence in my heart permanently.

Kieran took my hand, again shocking me with his forwardness. He no longer jumped at my touch; if anything, I was the one who now got goosebumps every time he offered affection.

Since the night he’d told me he was Phantom, we’d spent time each day getting to know one another better. It was innocent and fun, and I think it gave us both that first love experience you had in high school. Everything felt new and exciting with him. We’d only held hands and kissed, but it felt right for our relationship—even if my vagina was going crazy and threatened to hold up signs stating “open for business” soon.

But that could all change today.

“Sorry I fell asleep on you last night,” he said as we walked down the dock.

“It’s fine. I did it to you the night before.” I giggled and squeezed his hand. “There’s a lot going on each day. Plus, you seem to be up extremely early.”

“Uh, yeah. I always need to go through the presentation a few times to ensure I’m ready, and then I run through the product test. I’m not great in crowds, so the more I role-play, the better off I am when it comes time to show the investors.” He smiled over at me sheepishly, the corners of his eyes crinkling.

Why did the words role-play sound so sexy coming from him? Focus, Everly!

“That makes sense. I used to have to do that with school. I hated public speaking. It would take me twice as long as my classmates to write and give a speech. The words never seemed to want to come to me in the order I needed them. My mom didn’t understand since I had no issues performing or talking, for that matter. I tried to tell her it was different, but she didn’t want to accept I had ADHD and struggled to do things she could so easily,” I admitted, then realized how much I’d just dumped on him. “Oh wow, sorry, I didn’t mean to burden you with all of that.” I cringed and dropped my eyes to the ground.

“You didn’t. I’m glad you told me. Don’t get me wrong.” He chuckled, my eyes lifting up to see him. Kieran’s smile was soft and warm. “I love discovering your favorite food and which Golden Girl you’d be, but this feels more real. The true Everly, and I selfishly like that you’re not perfect at everything. It makes me feel like I have a chance.”

My cheeks heated as I tried to form my thoughts.

“I’m nowhere near perfect, and you’ve always had a chance, Meerk.”

“You’re pretty close to perfect to me, lass.” His eyes warmed my face, and we gazed at one for a second before we both looked away with smiles on our faces. This man! We eventually made it to a shuttle, walking in silence the rest of the way as we tried to recover from our emotional outpouring.

“If you want to know more real things, I’ll tell you,” I said, once I didn’t feel like my face could fry an egg.

“Yeah?” he asked, his blue eyes bright and soft as they scanned my face.

“Mm-hmm. What do you want to know?”

“It’s harder when put on the spot to think… um, you said your degree was useless. What’s it in?”

“Oh. Um. Bachelor of Fine Arts. My parents wanted me to join an orchestra. I thought I did, too, at one point. But I hated playing by the end; it was a miracle I didn’t fail out of the program. There’s not much to do with it other than perform.” I shrugged my shoulders, waiting for his disapproval.

“Have you ever thought of giving lessons?” he asked, shocking me.

“Lessons? What do you mean?”

“You mentioned you like to volunteer, so I thought it might be a way to incorporate two things you love that are not performing as part of an orchestra. Could you use your degree to teach others? Would that take away the joy of playing in the same way?”

“I… I don’t know.” My forehead creased as I thought about what he was asking. I’d never considered it before. I ran so far away from anything to do with music, assuming I could only use it for what I’d trained for. Before I could think more about it, the shuttle stopped, and everyone stood to climb off.

Kieran went off to rent the snorkeling equipment and a WaveRunner, leaving me to perv on him. He was in his element here, confidence oozing out of him as he spoke with the instructor about a place he’d researched. When he had our route mapped out, he stored our belongings in the space under the seat and assisted me in putting the life jacket on. It was sweet, and I enjoyed seeing Kieran in this new light.

“Hold on tight,” he instructed as he climbed on and waited for me to join him. Following his command, I wrapped my arms around his muscular body and inhaled the scent of his sunscreen, giving a whole new take on coconuts for me.

Kieran drove us out, turning and bouncing with the waves as he took us to the spot he’d asked about. It was an enjoyable ride, with my body pressed up against his, doing nothing to soothe the ache between my legs.

When the engine shut off, tranquil bliss surrounded us. A tiny island with a covered cove was to the right, but everywhere else I could see was the blue ocean. I didn’t know if this was a remote area only locals knew or if Kieran had paid to keep it private, but I would gladly take the solitude.

“It’s gorgeous,” I whispered, feeling the need to revere the space.

“Wait until you see what’s underneath.” Kieran gave me a boyish smile; the act of snorkeling had changed him from the grumpy suit to carefree beachgoer.

After helping me secure my mask and snorkel, Kieran anchored the WaveRunner and dove into the water. He gave a quick demonstration on how to snorkel, but it was basically self-explanatory—keep your noodle above the water. Slipping into the ocean, I took a few seconds to enjoy the feel of the water on my skin before I kicked my feet and joined him.

Placing my mask in the ocean, the beauty I encountered would’ve taken my breath away if I wasn’t underwater. Bright coral and a multitude of fish were only a few feet from us. Kieran pointed ahead, swimming in the direction he wanted to go. Swimming in a lazy pattern, I took in the beauty that was under the surface amazed at how close it was to us. I could understand Kieran’s fascination with snorkeling and discovering the hidden worlds. It was a form of magic right at your fingertips.

We swam for a while before Kieran pointed up, so I took that to mean he wanted to go topside. When I emerged, I was shocked to find we’d entered the cove, a cavern covering our heads. The air was cooler here, the sun not able to heat the water this far in.

“Wow, this is… I don’t even have words,” I gushed. Kieran beamed at me, the smile so big I didn’t even recognize him for a second.

“I’m so thrilled to share this with you, Mo Chuisle. Care to join me out of the water? We can rest here before we look some more.”

“I’d love to.”

I checked myself for drool when he pushed himself up on the ledge of the cove, his muscles flexing in his back. Kieran was leaner than the other two; most of his time spent hunched over a piano or lab. But the man had back muscles that were doing things to me.

Unfortunately, I didn’t have the same grace as I got out of the water, flopping onto my belly and rolling over as I gasped for air.

“You made that look too easy.”

Kieran laughed, his eyes roaming over my bare skin. I unbuckled the life jacket and sat it with my snorkel equipment behind me as I tried to find a sitting position where the rocks didn’t dig into my skin.

“You have a mask line,” he said as he reached up to touch my face. My eyes closed at his touch, his fingers as light as they were against the piano keys. “Can I kiss you, lass?”

“Yes,” I breathed, the sound husky. My eyes fluttered open as he leaned in, his lips touching mine. His other hand trailed down my arm hesitantly, and I decided to show Kieran how much I wanted him.

Straddling his lap, I watched as his eyes widened and he licked his lips. Sealing our lips back together, I ran my fingers through his hair and enjoyed the way his body responded to mine.

Kieran was a little shy but made up for it with eagerness. We kissed for a while, our lips moving together as our tongues swirled. It was nice to enjoy something so innocent, even if it did mean more to me than actual sex. Kissing was intimate, and that was something I’d avoided until these three.

“I have a confession,” Kieran said between breaths. I kissed down his neck, enjoying the salty taste of the ocean on his skin.

“Hmm?”

“I’ve never really been with a woman without Jace. He usually takes the lead and tells me what to do. I’m… kind of flying solo here for the first time, and I’m nervous. You make me nervous.”

I stopped, pulling back to look him in the eyes.

“Do you want to be with me without Jace? Or is that something you’d prefer to do with him?”

He shook his head, and I deflated. I could handle the joint sessions, but my heart yearned for Kieran.

“No, you misunderstand. I’ve never wanted it before, but with you, I do. You’re the one my heart beats for.”

Swoon with a double side of whip cream. This man was too precious.

“Oh, Meerk. My heart wants you too. So, what are you trying to tell me?”

“I…” He closed his eyes and took a breath before opening them, the blue so bright I almost thought I was staring at the ocean. “I need you to lead. If you’re okay with that. If not, just tell me what to do, and I can learn.”

I smirked, something shifting and coming alive within me. This man wanted me to take control, and I suddenly found I very much wanted that too.

With Cruz, I fought back, needing him to dominate and worship me. Jace loved to tease and flirt, making me work for what I wanted and giving it to me tenfold. And now, with Kieran, I could feel something inside of me growing and responding to him. I wanted to take care of him and please him in the same breath. I couldn’t deny the thought of shocking him didn’t intrigue me either.

“Touch my breasts. I want you to play with my nipples.”

Kieran sucked in a breath, nodding as he let go of my hips and caressed my tits. His huge hands covered them whole, and I leaned back, pressing them closer to him. My body rocked back and forth in the process, the feeling of an erection growing larger with each second.

“Can I touch you?” I asked, the need was a pulsing inferno in me.

“Please,” he whimpered.

Reaching into his board shorts, I gripped his cock and stroked him once before dragging him out so I could see him. His cock was long and thin, with a slight curve. His head was red as pre-cum leaked from his slit. Stroking him, I marveled at how he responded, loving the control I had.

“Touch my pussy,” I commanded, watching as he jumped to obey. His fingers moved down, finding my core soaked when he made contact. We both moaned at the touch, my eyes closing as I rocked on his fingers.

Our breathing was labored as we drove the other to their release, our bodies moving together. Locking eyes, I fell over the edge as I watched him do the same, his cum covering my hand as it shot out of him. My body spasmed around him, my legs tense as I came so hard from all the pent-up frustration of the past few days.

“Wow,” he whispered once we both stopped.

“Yeah.”

Smiling like two kids who’d just discovered the opposite sex’s private parts, we cleaned up together in the water and put our gear back on. Comfort and ease buzzed between us, deepening that already familiar connection.

We swam out of the cove, splashing and giggling as we discovered more fish. It felt like we were in our own world, where only the two of us and nature existed. Kieran showed me a few more areas, each more beautiful than the next before we headed back to the mainland and boarded the shuttle.

As I rested my head against his shoulder, I knew I’d become an avid fan of snorkeling.